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March Newsletter
Hello all
Lots of exciting things in progress for the Ravensthorpe-Hopetoun region and the RRCC.
The RRCC focus has been very much on new memberships, supporting new business and existing businesses and the community as a whole.
Membership of the RRCC has increased significantly, we have a few possible new businesses still doing their research and will be lobbying in several areas for existing businesses. We now have a few channels that have opened up for the opportunity to have a voice for business and this region through the RCCIWA, the 2020 Summit and through the SBC. We will use every avenue to be a voice and get the support needed for business and the community.
NEW MEMBERSHIPS
The RRCC welcomes Mary Richardson from Plants with a Purpose and Springdale Courtyard Cafe. Mary has a fabulous cafe on her property out off Springdale Rd with fantastic views, ambience and delightful meals. She also sells gourmet products of her very own.
NEW EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Congratulations and welcome to two new executive members of the RRCC, Dave Borger from the Hopetoun Caravan Park and Ravensthorpe Motel and Angela Jess from Landmark Realty.
WOMEN IN BUSINESS NETWORKING FORUM
The WIB Forum held on the 1st April was very well attended. The numbers are increasing all the time. We had Shayne Flanagan from Goldfields Esperance Development Commission (GEDC), Sheryl Liddicoat from Goldfields Esperance Area Consultative Committee (GEACC), Noel Reilly from YMCA and Jill Hutchison as guest speakers. We were given updates on the childcare centre, information on resources available, marketing and opportunities and possibilities for the WIB Forums and its members.
The RRCC has been asked by Gemma Walker from Southern Eastern Wheat Growers Association (SEPWA) to be a partner in the SEPWA 2 day Conference for women in August. This is great opportunity for the women in business of this region for networking and resources. There will be a few awesome women speakers on the night and I will leave that as a surprise.
WORKSHOPS
The RRCC has also been asked to conduct a workshop on business plans and budgeting. If anyone is interested in either workshop please call me to register your interest.
RCCIWA (Regional Chamber of Commerce Industry WA)
The meeting at Parliament House to speak to the Politicians has now been changed to the 15th May.
TOURISM STEERING COMMITTEE
The TSC has asked Jill Hutchison to put a proposal together for a way forward, budget and research for a website and to effectively market the region.
WEBSITE
Please do update your details on the website and use it as a strong marketing tool. If you need help with marketing your business Jill Hutchison is now in business as a Marketing Consultant. If you need assistance with adding information onto the website please feel free to give me a call on 0409 370 625.
OFFICE
I am currently moving into the office at the Taste of the Toun building in Veal St, Hopetoun. I now have the furniture and will be moving in over the next week I would imagine.
RRCC MEETING 8th April
To be held at Landmark Realty in Ravensthorpe. Brooke Gregory will be giving a presentation on Tourism and Business. The night costs $10 and nibbles will be supplied. BYO drinks, starts at 6.30pm. Hope to see you there.
NEXT CHAMBER MEETING/DINNER 20th May
The next RRCC meeting/dinner will be held in Hopetoun, venue yet to be decided.
We will be having Steve Norregaard from Tectonics giving an update, possibly the Bendigo bank, Chris walker in regards to Succession Planning, Country Housing Authority and Roger Gough from GWN.
PROPOSAL FOR BENDIGO BANK
The RRCC is currently setting up a Steering Committee for the proposal of the Bendigo Bank Project for Ravensthorpe and Hopetoun.
PROPOSAL FOR AIR SHOW AND SPORTING CARNIVAL
The RRCC is proposing two events over two weekends for the month of October. We are currently setting up Steering Committees for both events. Anyone wanting to offer assistance for either events can contact Niels Verhaar on 0439 525 526.
IMMIGRATION WORKSHOP
Glen Dival from the Immigration Department would like to hold a workshop in the month of June for Employers and Employees on overseas workers.
COUNTRY HOUSING AUTHORITY
I met with Murray Harrison from the CHA at the Telecentre last week with some of his colleagues. The CHA is offering the services of providing housing loans to businesses either for your own home or to house your employees. Murray will be speaking at our next chamber event in May hopefully. Murray can be contacted on 9839 0000 or the free call number is 1800 158 200.
NEW CEO FOR THE RAVENSTHORPE SHIRE
The RRCC wishes to welcome the new Ravensthorpe Shire CEO Paul Richards and his family. I have met with Paul and we discussed the possibility of working more closely with the Shire for their support for the benefit of business and the community.
JOB SEEKERS
Check the RRCC website on www.rrcc.asn.au for anyone looking for work. If you are looking for employees let me know and we can place the advert on the website.
Any queries in regards to any information in this newsletter please contact me Sharon on 0409 370 625 of email me on sharonverhaar@rrcc.asn.au
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